Instructors
for the 2019 conference have been set and it is another great slate! Mark
your calendar now for March 14 - 17, 2019.

The following
kite makers have accepted an invitation to teach at the 2019 Fort Worden
Kitemakers Conference: Robert Brasington, Rod Beamguard, Phil Broder, Beth
Gouldin, Chris Hanson, Lindsey Johnson, Carveth Kramer, Dan Kurahashi,
Barbara Meyer, Gerry Pennell, Rob Pratt and Anke Sauer. We will have classes
lasting from 1/2 day to 2 full days. We have beginner, intermediate, and experienced level
classes. We will offer kites and banners, miniature kites and large cellular
kites. You can sew or not sew. Most classes use ripstop but some use paper
or plastic.

Below are photos of the projects and brief descriptions. Additional
information will be released soon and registration will open November 3, so watch for
that on our website.

If you are interested in teaching a class in
2020, please click on the details tab above to find out how to send us your
application.

We are happy to welcome back
Robert Brasington from Tasmania to teach his Stealth Delta. Using Robert’s
applique techniques and templates, students will create a striking 10 foot
delta that’s a super flyer.

Another returning teacher is Phil Broder who will be teaching a Parasled 1
meter kite. This project is a great intro into soft kite making. This is a
nice small soft kite, a good beginner to intermediate project.

Marker-painted Mini KitephotoBeth Gouldin San
Francisco, CaliforniaBeth will be returning again in 2019 to teach
how to use markers in layers on glassine for a stained glass look and also
the application of color theory. The result will be a decorated mini kite of
glassine and bamboo.

Chris, another popular instructor (and
2018 AKA Grand National Champion kitemaker!! - Congratulations Chris!), will be
teaching his Tri-D box kite. Using a sewing guide for straight edges, 3D
printed parts, and jigs for easy final assembly, students will leave with a
cool cellular kite and the ability to make more at home for a Tri-D train.

We’re glad to welcome Lindsey to teach his So-Sew
Tametomo kite. Lindsey will introduce you to 3D printed kite parts with this
inspiring 30” x 90” plus tail project that leaves a lot of room for graphics
and makes a statement in the sky.

We're happy to have Dan back for 2019 to
teach the Flapping Raven kite. This kite is interesting to build and amazing
to watch fly as it mimics the bird’s flapping wings. The Raven will
be offered on Friday. Dan will also present his Snowy Owl kite in the Sunday
morning session. Make one or make both!

Another of our long time teachers (25
times!) is Gerry, who is our beginning kite sewing teacher. This is the
place to start if you have never sewn a kite. Learn basics plus make a
wonderful Gregor Hip Pocket Hybrid sled kite or a classic rainbow windsock.

Rob will be teaching how to make your own sand bags and sand anchors from inexpensive tarps. These anchors weigh almost nothing and are easy to transport – invaluable beach accessories for any SLK flyer.
Offered twice during the weekend.

We're very pleased to announce that Anke Sauer of
Germany has accepted our invitation to teach in 2019! Anke will be teaching
her Jack in the box kite, a truly astounding paper kite with a unique
construction method.

Kitemakers RoundtableTBD

One of our awesome instructors will moderate a roundtable where Kitemakers can discuss those techniques
or problems most dear to your hearts.